Objective
To acquaint students with metabolic specializations in insects in relation to carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and protein; biosynthesis and mode of action of insect juvenile hormones and ecdysones.

Theory

UNIT I
Metabolic specializations in insects in relation to carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and proteins; role of trehalose and glycogen in energy production.

UNIT II
Insect lipids and their metabolism during flight, diapause and reproduction; biochemistry of tyrosine, tryptophan and proline metabolism in insects.